Mechatronics

A Digitally Controlled Drill Press

The diagram below shows a digital control system for a drill press that includes: the input, digital processor, drill-positioning mechanisms,…

3 years ago

Features of Stepper Motors & How they are applied in Industrial Control

A stepper motor is a permanent magnet or variable reluctance DC motor that has the following characteristics: It is able…

4 years ago

What is Motion Control?

Motion control generally refers to an open loop or closed loop electromechanical system in which things are moving. A motion…

4 years ago

What is Sequential Control System?

This is a control system that manages a process defined by a series of tasks to be performed i.e. a…

4 years ago

What is Process Control?

Process control can be defined as a control system that manages a particular industrial process so that a uniform, correct…

4 years ago

Basic Facts about Data Acquisition (DAQ) and Process Control

The goal of most electronic systems is to measure or control some physical quantity. The system will have to acquire…

4 years ago

What is a Mechatronics System?

Mechatronics Mechatronics can be defined as a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field of engineering dealing with the design of products whose…

4 years ago

Factors to consider when selecting a Motor for a particular application

When selecting a motor for a specific industrial application, there are several factors and specifications that you should consider. We…

4 years ago

Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Speed Control of a DC motor

We can control the speed of a motor using an open loop control or closed loop control strategy. The open…

4 years ago